BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (2016)
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BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE
SUPREME COURT OF TENNESSEE
10 CADILLAC DRIVE, SUITE 220
BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE 37027
TELEPHONE: (615) 361-7500
(800) 486-5714
FA24: (615) 367-2480
E-MAIL: ethics@tbpr.org
Website: www.tbpr.org
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
RE: QUENTON I. WHITE, BPR #15136
CONTACT: ALAN D. JOHNSON
BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
615-361-7500
October 20, 2016
DAVIDSON COUNTY LAWYER DISBARRED
On October 20, 2016, Quenton I. White of Nashville, Tennessee was disbarred by Order of the
Tennessee Supreme Court. The Order disbarring Mr. White is effective as of the date of filing. Mr. White is
required to pay restitution to former clients and the Boardâs costs in the disciplinary action.
A Petition for Discipline was filed on May 26, 2016, alleging misrepresentations to clients, misuse of
clientâs monies and failing to protect clientâs property and funds. A Supplemental Petition for Discipline was
filed against Mr. White on June 14, 2016, alleging misconduct, lack of competence, lack of communication,
incompetent representation, misrepresentations to clients, misuse of clientâs monies and failing to protect
clientâs property and funds.
Mr. Whiteâs conduct violated RPC 1.1, (competence); 1.3 (diligence); 1.14 (communication); 1.5 (fees);
1.15 (safekeeping of property); 1.16 (declining and terminating representation); and 8.4 (misconduct). On
September 27, 2016, Mr. White entered a Conditional Guilty Plea admitting his misconduct.
Mr. White must comply with Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, Sections 28 and 30.4 regarding the
obligations and responsibilities of suspended attorneys and the procedure for reinstatement. Mr. White must
pay the Boardâs costs and expenses prior to reinstatement to the practice of law.
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